Digital Communications in the UK

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Digital Communications

Scholarships up to £1000 are available

The cornerstone of any company’s communications strategy is technology.

During one of our internships in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland you will get to work with the some of the most forward-thinking players in the online space. You will experience how different markets and companies use digital communications to reach their full potential. Digital communications encompasses a vast array of specialisms including Web Experience Management, Usability (UX), Mobile Marketing and Retargeting, Customer Engagement, User Acquisition, Social Media Marketing, Targeting and Optimization, Video Marketing, Data Science and Big Data, Web Analytics and A/B Testing, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Search Marketing, Geo-Targeting, Predictive Analysis & Attribution, Growth Marketing Tools, and Marketing and Sales Automation, and this list is not exhaustive!

Possible Placements:

Marketing agencies
Digital marketing specialists
In-house with public-facing brands
Charities
and more

While the organisations you can be placed with may vary in size and activity, each one will offer you an invaluable opportunity to learn. Digital communications are evolving all the time, which means that what you learned in the classroom might have been overtaken by something new by the time you get into the workplace! With the help of your mentor, you will be called on to provide real answers to real life situations and your work will help clients raise their profile and compete in the digital arena.

At A Glance

Digital Communications in London, Belfast and Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Start Date

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Duration

8, 10 or 12 Weeks

Apply By

12 weeks prior to start date

Fees

8-week programme fee: £10,050

10-week programme fee: £11,400

12-week programme fee: £12,750

What's included?

Airfare, materials for placement, visas and associated costs, mandatory health insurance, meals and spending money aren’t included.

*Student residences are an extra fee and subject to availability. If residences aren’t available, homestays are the alternative option.

Application fee

£95 Non refundable

Commitment fee

£500 Non refundable

Scholarship

up to £1000

"I coordinated an major event within the organization and developed my leadership skills. I also designed a logo with various software programs, and got to practice my public speaking by going on the radio to talk.

A Advice to future interns; "Patience and remembering that it is important to produce work that I am proud of, but at the end of the day I have to produce work that my supervisor/and or clients are happy with." It was an amazing experience to be able to gain internship experience and be able to travel around Ireland over the weekends, I really would recommend this program. I think that it is a great way to gain/improve personal and professional skills through the duration of your time here that you thought you would be able to do or have.

LaurenUniversity of New Mexico, USA - International Studies and Environmental Science Intern

"Coming to the program, you can definitely learn something new in your career field. With the great opportunity to meet a group of new friendly people."

SophieUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA - Computer Science Intern - 2016

Where Will I Live?

You’ll stay in modern, purpose-built student accommodation.

These contemporary studio apartments are built to high specifications with every creature comfort. Bedrooms are private, en-suite, with big beds and generous storage space. You’ll share common areas with a few other students creating a warm community feel. There are high-gloss kitchens, flat-screen TV’s, and lots of lounging areas. There’s also a private on-site gym, on-site laundry, on-site cinema, and dedicated commons rooms for reading, study, and even games (try the giant Jenga – it’s harder than it looks). Of course there’s high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi throughout the building.

You’ll always feel safe, with secure electronic access, on-site management with a 24-hour helpline, and CCTV.

Unpaid internship placement
Accommodation (student residence or homestay)*
Application, résumé, cover letter and interview guidance
Excursions and social activities
Robust virtual orientation prior to starting the placement
Online learning portal
Cultural highlights and virtual events throughout the programme
24/7 in-country support
Oyster card for zones 1 and 2 for the first week of placement (London placement only)
£100 stipend towards a professional development course of your choosing
Certificate of completion
Alumni network
Optional airport transfer (extra fee)
Optional academic credit through our School of Record or your home university (extra fee)

Airfare, materials for placement, Tier 5 visa and associated costs, mandatory health insurance, meals and spending money aren’t included.

Costs

We’re small, which helps us keep our fees competitive despite the fully customised programme we offer each student.

8-week programme fee: £10,050
10-week programme fee: £11,400
12-week programme fee: £12,750

There’s an application fee of £95 and a participant commitment fee of £500 that are both non-refundable. Airfare, materials for placement, mandatory health insurance, lunches and spending money aren’t included.

Visa

To take part in an internship in the UK, you must have a Tier 5 visa. As of January 2021, this also includes EU/EEA nationals.

This visa is issued by the British government and allows you to stay in the UK for up to six months. The application process is complex, so we have partnered with a specialist company that will guide you through it all. They provide detailed instructions and are available for any questions during the process. The visa requires you to pay two additional fees:

£679 GBP – This will be paid by you directly to our partners, as they need to issue the visa documents you need to apply.
£259 GBP – This fee will be paid by you directly to the UK government when you submit your online visa application.

Professional Development Course

Learn International is dedicated to the commitment of lifelong learning. As such, your internship programme will include up to a £100 stipend towards enrolment onto a professional development course of your choosing to enroll in and complete while you’re on your internship.

For interns who decide not to avail of this opportunity, there will be no additional discount or cash back. Additional terms and conditions apply. Ask your Learn International Internship Coordinator for more information.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships up to £1000 off the programme price. They are competitive, so act quickly and apply here now!

The scholarship application has two parts: a one-page essay about how the placement will contribute to your academic and career goals, and a choice of how you might record your internship experience. You can choose to either:

Write a weekly blog.
Submit a weekly video blog.

All scholarship recipients will also be required to:

Submit weekly photos we can use for social media and marketing
Write a testimonial at the end of the programme.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is based on when you’re available to intern.

Applications must be received at least 14 weeks before your intended start date.

Arrival Dates

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with arrival dates available on most Saturdays throughout the year. Please speak with a Learn International Coordinator to confirm whether your intended arrival date is possible.